Therapists in San Diego, CA
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Taylor Andrews
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Hello. I’m Taylor, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My experiences have fueled my passion for helping people tackle tough life changes, codependency, and low self-esteem. I have the privilege of working with some incredible individuals who often experience feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about who they are and what they want. I'm here to help rewrite that story. You totally deserve to live a fulfilling life.
Hello. I’m Taylor, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. My experiences have fueled my passion for helping people tackle tough life changes, codependency, and low self-esteem. I have the privilege of working with some incredible individuals who often experience feelings of loneliness and uncertainty about who they are and what they want. I'm here to help rewrite that story. You totally deserve to live a fulfilling life.
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Gina Metcalf
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Who am I? I'm a 30-something millennial that's had my fair share of dating woes and relationship issues and is now happily married. I'm down-to-earth, relatable, and warm. I'm interactive and ask questions and give feedback. I'm often told by clients that I feel like a good fit relationally and have a good vibe that's easy to click with. Who are you? Someone that wants help navigating relationships? Or wants help in knowing how you feel and communicating that to your loved ones? Or are you seeking support to put yourself first? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions: northstartherapyinc.com
Who am I? I'm a 30-something millennial that's had my fair share of dating woes and relationship issues and is now happily married. I'm down-to-earth, relatable, and warm. I'm interactive and ask questions and give feedback. I'm often told by clients that I feel like a good fit relationally and have a good vibe that's easy to click with. Who are you? Someone that wants help navigating relationships? Or wants help in knowing how you feel and communicating that to your loved ones? Or are you seeking support to put yourself first? Let's keep it simple and work together to find solutions: northstartherapyinc.com
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Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Are you working to create more meaning, fulfillment, and happiness in your life? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition. That means challenges with mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change, among others. Therapy can help you respond to life events that may be challenging and confusing, events you may not be equipped to address. It can support the development of insight and behavior change to navigate life challenges in novel ways.
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Stephanie Wallace
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
I thrive working with adult survivors of childhood trauma and the following symptoms that may accompany surviving childhood trauma such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, addiction, codependency, and other relationship issues. I also enjoy helping people process grief, loss, and life transitions. I work with identity issues and LGBTQIA+ community as well.
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I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
I am a person-centered therapist who believes in tailoring therapy to her clients individual needs and believes in going into each session with an open mind allowing the client to take hold of each session. I believe in helping the client identify situations or behaviors that have contributed to their illnesses or struggles and together we work to change these behaviors and overcome challenges. I believe that therapy should include unconditional positive regard, compassion, genuineness, and understanding where the client is at. I specialize in working to improve individuals’ self-worth, self-esteem, and self-compassion.
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My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
My name is Renee Davis. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I enjoy working with couples and individuals. I specialize in sexual addiction, recovery, affair repair, depression, and anxiety. I am able to teach dialectical behavioral therapy to help balance mood and create a life worth living. I enjoy working with adults, who struggle with mood, dysregulation, relationship stress, and panic attacks. I particularly enjoy working with codependency and marital discord.
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As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
As a life coach I help you to reach your full potential in your business or in your personal life. Biofeedback helps to decrease stress. As a psychologist working with individuals and families I use talk therapy: CBT, DBT, Solution Focused brief therapy or EMDR and ETT, EFT based on the person's choice and comfort level. During my 15 years of praxis I have helped people with anxiety, PTSD, OCD, depression, codependency, sexual, emotional and physical abuse, eating disorder and addictions. Lots of couples regained their love for each other. Teenagers and their parents learnt to solve their problems.
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Anahita Shahbazi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92122 (Online Only)
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. I take pride in guiding individuals through their challenges and witnessing their remarkable growth. For me, therapy is not just a profession but a passion. Seeing the positive impact I can make on individuals' lives is deeply rewarding and reaffirms my dedication and skills in this field.
The purpose of life is to discover our own inherent nobility and to help others discover theirs. - Abdu'lBahá. My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience of managing mental health from a young age. This personal journey highlighted the profound power of therapy and inspired me to help others achieve similar transformations. I take pride in guiding individuals through their challenges and witnessing their remarkable growth. For me, therapy is not just a profession but a passion. Seeing the positive impact I can make on individuals' lives is deeply rewarding and reaffirms my dedication and skills in this field.
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Priscilla Elizabeth Hebert
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92107 (Online Only)
Helping those who are seeking to up-level their experience and shine as their true and authentic self. If you are looking to live your best life and addiction, trauma, unhealthy relationships, codependency, sadness, anxiety, ad infinitum has prevented you from doing so, therapy may be right for you. I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire. I will challenge you to create new and attainable habits and goals.
Helping those who are seeking to up-level their experience and shine as their true and authentic self. If you are looking to live your best life and addiction, trauma, unhealthy relationships, codependency, sadness, anxiety, ad infinitum has prevented you from doing so, therapy may be right for you. I specialize in treating those with eating disorders and addictive behaviors to help explore the causes and conditions of the behavior and how we can change to create the life we desire. I will challenge you to create new and attainable habits and goals.
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Sarah Mace
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102 (Online Only)
Hi there! I am passionate about creating a safe space for you to work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, codependency, women's issues, and life transitions such as divorce. Together, we will use evidence-based modalities to support your goals so you can feel better and live a life that is aligned with what is important to you. Therapy is a process and I make it a point to provide education and support every step of the way.
Hi there! I am passionate about creating a safe space for you to work through grief and loss, anxiety, depression, codependency, women's issues, and life transitions such as divorce. Together, we will use evidence-based modalities to support your goals so you can feel better and live a life that is aligned with what is important to you. Therapy is a process and I make it a point to provide education and support every step of the way.
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Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
Are you struggling with relationships? Do you need help recovering from a traumatic event? Do you often feel sad and low on energy? Are you searching for ways to be more emotionally stable and less shut down? For over 25 years I have worked with individuals, couples, and families on a range of issues including substance abuse, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, codependency, couples counseling, pre-martial counseling and more. In a highly personalized and collaborative treatment style, I help people understand the deeper reasons for why difficulties keep repeating over and over.
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Katharine Rosas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe environment to explore feelings, difficulties, coping skills, passions and personal goals. The goal of each therapy session is to assess and build insight, motivate and encourage with the ultimate goal to empower you to live a happy, successful, fulfilled life.
My goal as a therapist is to provide you with a safe environment to explore feelings, difficulties, coping skills, passions and personal goals. The goal of each therapy session is to assess and build insight, motivate and encourage with the ultimate goal to empower you to live a happy, successful, fulfilled life.
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Melissa Houlston
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
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If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. We guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. We guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
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Dr. Stan practices as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (PSY30834) in the state of California. Dr. Stan earned her Bachelor of Social Science from California State University, Chico, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Dr. Stan has been trained in CBT, DBT, Psychodynamic Therapies, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-oriented, and Group Psychotherapy. Dr. Stan works primarily with adults. I typically work with adults with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, codependency, attachment wounds, first-generation status, substance use, LGBTQIA+, and bipolar disorder.
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Linda S. Rose
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LPCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, addiction and/or low self-esteem? Do you long to be in a healthy, committed relationship but don't know how? With 30 years' experience, I offer inspired, compassionate counseling for women, men, and teens that will assist you with identifying and overcoming barriers to your well-being. I use an integrative approach tailored to your specific goals. For individuals, I offer expertise in healing the issues of adult children of alcoholics, adult children of narcissistic parents, abuse, depression, anxiety, addiction, codependency, and coping with mental illness in a family member.
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Pam Fenenbock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MEd, LMFT , NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
Are you undergoing a challenge? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, loss, a medical condition, or relationship issues? Talking with an empathetic professional trained to help can help you develop new perspectives, feel relief and make changes. I have over 25 years experience helping clients and provide a confidential, supportive environment for doing so. I work with adults who are dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, and are facing or wanting to make life changes.
Are you undergoing a challenge? Are you experiencing sadness, anxiety, loss, a medical condition, or relationship issues? Talking with an empathetic professional trained to help can help you develop new perspectives, feel relief and make changes. I have over 25 years experience helping clients and provide a confidential, supportive environment for doing so. I work with adults who are dealing with stress, grief, anxiety, depression, codependency, and are facing or wanting to make life changes.
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Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition and the challenges that arise as a result - mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change. Therapy can help you adapt and adjust to experiences that can often be challenging and confusing; experiences that you may not always have the skills or insight to address. Therapy is meant to be a safe environment for you to process your experience of life to get emotional support, helpful feedback, and a healing perspective.
Are you feeling frustrated, confused, stressed, depressed, or lost? Living a human life means learning to live with the human condition and the challenges that arise as a result - mortality, relationships, conflict, emotionality, suffering, and change. Therapy can help you adapt and adjust to experiences that can often be challenging and confusing; experiences that you may not always have the skills or insight to address. Therapy is meant to be a safe environment for you to process your experience of life to get emotional support, helpful feedback, and a healing perspective.
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Crystal Barrera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
I am a licensed clinical social worker who has a passion for helping clients develop a better understanding of themselves and their lives. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment.
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Welcome. My name is Lynnell Holtby, MFT 41129. My approach to therapy focuses on connecting with and meeting you from a heart-centered space and in union creating desired personal and life changes. I focus on the "whole" person, integrating spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being to help you develop a deeper understanding on all levels. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, self-worth, grief, and relational issues.
Welcome. My name is Lynnell Holtby, MFT 41129. My approach to therapy focuses on connecting with and meeting you from a heart-centered space and in union creating desired personal and life changes. I focus on the "whole" person, integrating spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional forms of well-being to help you develop a deeper understanding on all levels. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, codependency, self-worth, grief, and relational issues.
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Does insurance cover therapy, prescriptions and other behavioral health services?
In general, yes. Laws in the U.S. require insurers to cover essential behavioral health care at the same level as other health care services. Most health plans require a medical diagnosis and treatments that are evidence based and medically essential. This means that life coaching and alternative therapies are not covered, nor is therapy without a diagnosis. Call the number on the back or your insurance card or visit your insurance company's website to review your Summary of Benefits. If you have insurance through your employer, your Human Resources department may also be able to answer questions.
How much does therapy cost with insurance?
The cost of therapy depends on your region, how much training and experience your therapist has, and the type of treatment. The rate for talk therapy generally falls between $100 and $250. For a client seeing an in-network provider, the cost of therapy is often similar to the cost of other health care services. Clients pay co-pays and may need to satisfy a plan’s deductible before benefits kick in.
What is the difference between In-Network and Out-of-Network insurance coverage?
An in-network provider has contracted with an insurer to get paid directly for services, and to accept the insurer’s rate of compensation. Clients are responsible for deductibles and copays. If a therapist is out of network, that means that the client pays the therapist directly for services at the therapist’s regular fee. Out-of-Network providers often give clients a receipt so that they can file for partial reimbursement with their insurance company.
Is it difficult to find an In-Network therapist?
It is not unusual for therapists to limit the number of insurance patients in their practice, so it’s important to check in-network availability when you schedule your first appointment. In regions and times where therapy is in high demand it may take longer to get scheduled with an in-network therapist.
What is the difference between HMO and PPO insurance plans?
HMO health plans only cover in-network services, there is no reimbursement for out-of-network providers. PPO plans often cover both in- and out-of-network services, though the client may pay more for out-of-network services.
What is a Superbill?
A superbill is a receipt for therapy services. It provides all the information required by insurance companies to reimburse you for out-of-network services, including the diagnostic codes for your care, the amount paid, and the dates and duration of care.
Does insurance cover Online therapy?
Many therapists who shifted their practice to online therapy during the pandemic have kept that arrangement. And most insurers continue to cover telehealth services, with a few exceptions. Preventive care (such as an annual depression screening) is often required to be in-person to be covered, and some states require prescribers of controlled substances to see those patients in person.
Does insurance cover Group therapy?
Many insurance plans provide coverage for group therapy provided there is a medical diagnosis for group members, but there are some noteworthy exceptions. For example, Medicare does not always cover group therapy. Group therapy tends to cost less than individual therapy.
Does insurance cover Couples therapy?
Most insurance companies do not cover the cost of couples therapy because there is no medical diagnosis or medically necessary treatment. However, a few plans will offer a limited benefit, so it is still worth checking with your insurance company. Sometimes therapy is covered for a couple when one person has a diagnosis and another family member joins them for joint therapy, but it is considered therapy for the medical condition that includes a family member as a listener or helper, not couples counseling. Without insurance, most clients pay between $100-300 per 60-90 min session for couples therapy. Often clients can find classes or workshops that make it more affordable to work on their relationship. And some employers offer Employee Assistance Plans that help defray the cost of couples therapy.
What is an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)?
Employee Assistance Plans are purchased by employers for the benefit of their employees. EAPs typically assist employees with referrals and may also provide the first few sessions of therapy free of charge, with the patient's regular health insurance kicking in after those initial sessions. EAP benefits often apply to all types of therapy without the need for a medical diagnosis, making it easier to access couples therapy, therapy for life transitions, and other non-medical counseling. Just as with standard health insurance, clients should always check that a provider accepts their EAP benefits before scheduling.
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy
Learn more about Insurance Coverage and Finding Affordable Therapy